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Spartacus 300
Mono Power Amplifier
by Thrax Audio
Operating Manual
Manual issued 05/05/2020
CAUTION
THE UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS. LETHAL
VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS.
NEVER OPERATE THE AMPLIFIER WITH THE CHASSIS COVERS REMOVED.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IF WET OR NEAR WATER.
THE AMPLIFIER IS FAIRLY HEAVY. BE SURE TO USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES TO AVOID
BACK STRAIN AND INJURY. BE CERTAIN TO INSTALL IT IN A SECURE LOCATION FROM WHICH
IT CANNOT FALL OR TIP OVER.
WARNING: The tubes become very hot during operation. Take care to keep them out of
reach, especially around children and pets, as they become extremely hot and may
cause serious injury. Never touch a tube if the glass is broken. The internal structures carry
high voltage and could present a serious, possibly lethal shock. If a tube breaks, unplug
the amplifier and wait 30 minutes, then remove the tube. Keep flammable objects away
from the amplifier.
TIME SPENT FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH THIS MANUAL WILL BE WELL REWARDED.
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- Page 1 Spartacus 300 Mono Power Amplifier by Thrax Audio Operating Manual Manual issued 05/05/2020 CAUTION THE UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS. NEVER OPERATE THE AMPLIFIER WITH THE CHASSIS COVERS REMOVED.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. Important Safety Instructions …....…………........3 2. Introduction ………..................… 3. Specifications ……..................… 4. Unpacking and Installation - Unpacking ……..................… - Installation ……..................… 5. Front Panel ….....................… 6. Back Panel ……....................… 7. Operation ………...................… 8. Tube replacement .............. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Thrax Audio equipment should be read before power is applied to the equipment. RETAIN OWNER'S MANUAL: These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Spartacus 300 mono power amplifier is the world's finest audio amplifier and an absolutely unique component. Its unusual topology, premium parts, and flexibility make it a pleasure to hear and operate. Spartacus is a two stage shunt regulated Directly Heated Triode power amplifier. -
Page 5: Unpacking And Installation
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Unpacking All Thrax Audio shipping boxes have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions. Mishandling should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container. Carefully remove your new component from its packing and examine it closely for signs of shipping damage. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION • Provide adequate ventilation. Do not operate on carpet or any other surface that might block air flow. The chassis will become warm in normal use! • Do not allow the chassis to touch any metal parts, such as the frame of an equipment rack. -
Page 7: Back Panel
BACK PANEL Input A XLR jack is provided for balanced connection to a pre-amplifier. NOTE : Do not remove and connect input cables or speaker cables while the amplifier is running, you risk damaging your loudspeakers or amplifier. Do not operate the amplifier without a loudspeaker. -
Page 8: Operation
Note that although your Thrax Audio System has been run for 72 hours at the factory, it will continue to "break in" for approximately 150 hours. Also be aware that many components display the need for a new break in period after being transported in unheated cargo aircraft. - Page 9 NOTES...
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